{"id":23834,"date":"2026-07-12T16:34:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23834"},"modified":"2026-07-12T16:34:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T23:34:22","slug":"cilantro-lime-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/cilantro-lime-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Cilantro Lime Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"4.9\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" data-tr-checked=\"1\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 5 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 4 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 3 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 2 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 1 Star <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span class=\"rating-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><span class=\"average\">4.9<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">97<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">30 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">10 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">40 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">serves 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>This cilantro lime chicken simmers in a creamy flavor-packed sauce and comes together in only 1 pan!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-units-scale-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1.5\">1.5<\/span> pounds (24 ounces\/680g) <strong>boneless, skinless chicken breasts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0<strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span>\u00a0freshly\u00a0ground <strong>black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span> <strong>olive oil<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> and 1\/2 cups (360ml) <strong>chicken broth<\/strong> (I recommend reduced sodium)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">3 Tablespoons<\/span> (45ml)<strong> fresh lime juice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_1_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"60\" data-unit=\"g\">60g<\/span>) chopped<strong> red onion<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 Tablespoons<\/span> chopped fresh<strong> cilantro<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\">1\/2<\/span>\u2013<span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> teaspoon <strong>red pepper flakes<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.33333333333333\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/3 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"5\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">5 Tablespoons<\/span>\/80ml) <strong>heavy cream<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">4 Tablespoons<\/span>\/<span data-amount=\"56\" data-unit=\"g\">56g<\/span>) <strong>unsalted butter<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>optional:<\/strong> lime wedges and\u00a0more cilantro for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">If the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YJqcmC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">pound them down<\/a> so they\u2019re all even. This way all the breasts will cook through simultaneously. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6\u20137 minutes, turning once. You want the chicken nice and browned on the outside. (It doesn\u2019t have to be cooked all the way through yet.) Transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil until step 5.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_2_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Remove skillet from heat and add the broth, lime juice, onion, cilantro, and red pepper flakes. Return to heat. Cook and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a boil. Allow to boil, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 1\/2 cup. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the cream and butter. Stir until butter has melted, then remove from heat.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Add the chicken back to the skillet, turning once to coat both sides in the sauce. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered until the chicken is completely cooked through, about 5\u201310 minutes (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q7vqmt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">internal temperature<\/a> should be at least 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C)).<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Serve chicken with sauce spooned on top, and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro, if desired.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for a few days. You can reheat on the stove over medium heat, in the microwave, or in the oven.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Special Tools<\/strong> (affiliate links): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YJqcmC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Meat Tenderizer<\/a> | Large Oven-Proof Skillet (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ioNaXd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">I own and love this one<\/a>)\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ObgK6M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Tongs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MvyA09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Citrus Juicer<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Q7vqmt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Instant-Read Thermometer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Red Pepper Flakes:<\/strong>\u00a0Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking. This amount made the chicken mildly spicy. The cream in the sauce mellows out the spice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"AdThrive_Recipe_3_desktop\" class=\"adthrive-ad  adthrive-recipe adthrive-recipe-1\"><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Heavy Cream:<\/strong> You can use whole milk or half-and-half instead, but for the thickest, richest sauce I <strong>highly<\/strong> recommend heavy cream. If using whole milk, make sure it is at room temperature to help prevent curdling.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dairy-Free:<\/strong> Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and coconut oil instead of butter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/skillet-chicken-with-creamy-cilantro-lime-sauce\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/skillet-chicken-with-creamy-cilantro-lime-sauce\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.9 from 97 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Yield: serves 4 This cilantro lime chicken simmers in a creamy flavor-packed sauce and comes together in only 1 pan! 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